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protecting young tree from cicadas this spring #679175

Asked January 17, 2021, 12:26 PM EST

Good afternoon, What do you suggest I do to protect a recently planted young redbud from cicada damage this spring? Should I wrap the trunk in some kind of protective cover? Made of what? Thanks, Susan

Montgomery County Maryland

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Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 1:32 PM EST
Thank you. What size mesh? Alternatively I wondered if any other material would work, eg burlap? Tree wrap? I feel a little guilty using plastic mesh.
Thanks again,
Susan


On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 1:32 PM Ask Extension <personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied January 19, 2021, 2:39 PM EST

Sorry the above link was broken. The tree may be protected by covering with plastic mesh (

https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/cicadas

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 3:00 PM EST

Please see the above link for covering the plants. You can use a plastic mesh less than 1/2 inch openings sold in garden supply stores or a tulle fabric (sold in fabric stores). It can be draped over the plants and secured to the ground with rocks, bricks, or landscape pins. 

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 19, 2021, 3:33 PM EST

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